M.S.R.V. [COMPLETED]

Chapter 100

Chapter 100: Movie Premiere

When Fang Xueruo returned to the Fu family home, both Fu Zonghong and Fang Wanping were present. The sky was on the verge of getting dark, and the streetlights and interior lights were already lit, casting a bright glow on the room's decorations.

Fu Zonghong was sitting on the sofa, watching an educational channel, and the spacious living room was filled only with the sound coming from the TV.

Fang Wanping was in the kitchen, preparing dinner with the help of the housekeeper.

"Uncle," Fang Xueruo walked to the other side of the sofa and sat down.

"You're back," Fu Zonghong responded.

"Where's Mom?" Fang Xueruo looked around, hearing some faint noises coming from the kitchen.

"In the kitchen," Fu Zonghong replied, then fell silent and continued to focus on watching TV.

Fang Xueruo's expression soured a bit. She watched for a while but couldn't understand the appeal of childish children's programs. Since Fu Zonghong didn't initiate a conversation with her, she didn't know what to say either.

"I'll go help Mom," she said, getting up and walking towards the kitchen.

Seeing Fang Wanping, Fang Xueruo's eyes carried a hint of grievance, "Mom."

The housekeeper quickly greeted, "Miss is back!"

Fang Wanping saw her daughter's unhappy expression and said little, only asking her to help prepare the dishes.

She conversed warmly with the housekeeper, "Make the soup lighter; Old Fu hasn't had a good appetite lately."

"Madam cares so much for the Master," the housekeeper said with a smile.

Fang Wanping smiled gently, "Old Fu doesn't take care of himself, so I have to pay more attention."

"Both of you really are affectionate."

Fang Wanping's lips curved into a smile, "What's there to talk about? We've been an old married couple for a long time."

"..."

With a menu of six dishes and one soup all ready, Fang Wanping instructed Fang Xueruo to bring the plated dishes to the dining area, while she herself carried a plate of brightly colored vegetable stir-fry.

"Old Fu, it's dinner," she called.

Fu Zonghong responded, turned off the TV with the remote control, and then walked to the dining room.

He was dressed casually, looking much younger, except for the faint wrinkles on his forehead that made him appear in his early forties.

Fu Zonghong looked at the two or three dishes obviously prepared by Fang Wanping, and his expression softened, "You've put in the effort."

Fang Wanping smiled warmly, "Eat more; that's the best compliment for me."

Fang Xueruo made a pouting remark, "Mom only has eyes for Uncle. Even your daughter has to step back."

Fang Wanping chuckled helplessly, scolding, "You're all grown up now, don't act like a jealous child."

Fu Zonghong laughed heartily.

The family of three sat down and quietly enjoyed their meal, initially with little conversation.

Fang Wanping was the first to break the silence, "Xueruo, why did you suddenly come back? Is your drama finished?"

Fang Xueruo looked disheartened, losing her appetite even more. She replied, "No, there was an accident on the set, so it had to be put on hold. The male lead was replaced, and a few important supporting actresses also terminated their contracts."